Azogues Population 2026

Azogues has a population of 34,877, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇪🇨 Ecuador, located in Canar. Roughly 0.2% of Ecuador's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than Quito, the country's biggest city.

Location of Azogues (capital Quito shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

34,877

Rank in Ecuador

#35

Coordinates

2.74°S, 78.85°W

~2,720 m elevation · America/Guayaquil

Distance to capital (Quito)

281 km

175 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Canar

City	Population	Rank in Ecuador
La Troncal	36,353	#33

Cities near Azogues

Gualaceo17,122 people · ~19 km away
Cuenca636,996 people · ~24 km away
La Troncal36,353 people · ~65 km away
Naranjal32,045 people · ~86 km away
Naranjito34,206 people · ~93 km away
Macas23,687 people · ~94 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Azogues?

Azogues has a population of 34,877 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Ecuador.

What region is Azogues in?

Azogues is located in Canar, Ecuador.

Is Azogues the capital of Ecuador?

No, the capital of Ecuador is Quito, about 281 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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